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17 Canada West Players Named to 2026 CFL Combine Roster
Canada West names 17 athletes to the 2026 CFL National combine.

Trinity Western tops UBC, Alberta defeats Montréal at women's volleyball nationals
Spartans protect home court in Langley while the top seeded Pandas avoid being upset by Carbins two years straight

Sherbrooke advances in five sets as Brock sweeps Saint Mary’s
LANGLEY, BC — Vert & Or fend off TRU; Badgers dominate Huskies to move within one win of the national championship final.

Five seconds left, one torn knee, and a comeback Esther Allison refused to abandon
UFV senior wins Canada West’s Courage Overcoming Adversity Award after returning from devastating injury

Ravens outlast Gaiters and claim 18th national title
Aubrey Dorey-Havens put together a career night to help Carleton bring home their 18th national banner.

Saskatchewan survives UNB rally to claim back-to-back U SPORTS women’s basketball titles
Reider, Wiebe lead Huskies past Reds 77-68, closing a historic 30-1 season and cementing Grassick’s legacy among Final 8 greats

Bishop’s vs. Carleton: Gaiters seek breakthrough against Canada’s modern dynasty
Thirty years later, Bishop’s is back on the brink of a title; Carleton looks to cement status as dynasty

History Awaits: Reds face Huskies for U SPORTS title
With history on the line, the UNB Reds and Saskatchewan Huskies play the final game of the 2025-26 Women's basketball season.

Ravens get revenge, Gaiters solve defending champions
Carleton erases OUA heartbreak in battle of Ontario; persistence pays off for Bishop’s in semifinal upset

Reds hold off late rally, Huskies grind out win to set up championship final
Saturday's semifinal matches at the U SPORTS Women's Final 8 saw the UNB Reds and Saskatchewan Huskies come out victorious.

TMU's monumental comeback leads men's Final 8 quarterfinal highlights
Bold pull off massive comeback, Ravens outlast Rouge et Or, Vikes down Dinos, and Gaiters make a statement.

Vikes hold steady against Dinos’ late surge to reach semifinals
The defending national champions Victoria Vikes down the Calgary Dinos to advance to the 2026 U SPORTS Men's Final 8.

TMU storms back to stun UBC in nationals quarterfinal
Rhooms scores 24; Toth explodes late as Bold erase 20 point deficit against T-birds

One Year Later: Dinos open Final 8 with 2025 Championship rematch
Calgary Dinos look to capture gold at U SPORTS Final 8 hosted on home court.

Laval rally highlights quarterfinal action at Final 8
Rouge et Or stun top-seeded TMU as UNB, Saskatchewan and Calgary also advance

Defending champion Huskies roll past Thunderbirds
Gage Grassick scores 25; Huskies hold UBC at bay in 71-55 quarterfinal victory

Fourth-quarter surge sends Dinos past McGill and into semifinal
The Calgary Dinos endured a defensive showcase by the McGill Martlets to advance to Saturday's semi-final against the UNB Reds.

In her first season, Besselink guides Dinos back to Final 8
In her first season at the helm, Sarah Besselink has guided Calgary through midyear adversity back to the national stage

From role player to Player of the Year, Boag leads Victoria back to Nationals
Vikes prepare for fifth straight Final 8 appearance as Victoria opens against host Calgary

Thunderbirds meet OUA champion TMU in Final 8 opener
UBC seeks breakthrough against Aaron Rhoomes and the Bold in quarterfinal matchup

Final 8 Preview: Can Laval close the gap against Carleton?
Carleton's defensive spine squares off with Christophe Tshibola on day one of Final 8

Best in the West: Calgary Dinos capture first Canada West title in 25 years
For the first time since 2001, the Calgary Dinos women's basketball team are the Canada West champions.

TMU Bold defence and distributing wins Critelli Cup

Victoria claims 19th banner, Robinson Powers Vikes Past UBC
Canada West still runs through Victoria — Vikes ride first quarter surge, Renoldo's 34 points to fourth title in five years

We are not going to see another Madalyn Weinert

Tale of the Tape: Familiar foes, unfinished business
Canada West championship set for another chapter of pacific rivalry spanning decades.

Canada West semifinals send Victoria, UBC to championship
Gordo’s 21 and 12 aren’t enough as UBC erases 16-point hole; Vikes lead wire-to-wire behind Boag and James to earn home court

Top-Seeded Gaels Begin Playoff Push Against York

Canada West semifinals set for clash of styles
High-scoring Victoria and UBC meet defensive-minded Alberta and Winnipeg with a trip to the title game on the line.

Preparation Meets Opportunity in Whalen’s Senior Year

Same Process, Higher Stakes: UFV Opens Playoffs Focused on Regina
With the Canada West playoffs looming, the UFV Cascades are leaning on discipline and routine

Undefeated Queen’s Prepares for Clash With TMU

Eyes on March: Western’s Historic Start Sets Stage for 2026 Run

Last time on OUA women's basketball
The Western job: a pressure cooker like no other in U SPORTS
To be the head football coach at Western University is no small task. How should the position be looked at now that it is open?

Carabins defeat Huskies to win second Vanier Cup in three years
The Montreal Carabins win the 60th Vanier Cup in Regina on Nov. 22 after defeating the Saskatchewan Huskies 30-16

Strength in Numbers: Inside the Depth Fueling Queen’s 9-0 Start

Huskies and Carabins set to battle for 60th Vanier Cup in Regina
The 60th Vanier Cup is right around the corner. Find out everything you need to know before the big game gets underway!

Lia Barbieri the heartbeat of the Varsity Blues

Queen's best season in 16 years comes to end in Mitchell Bowl loss

Allie McCarthy stepping into the centre of the Gee-Gees play

What worked for Nipissing in Waterloo

Saskatchewan stuns Regina with fourth-quarter comeback to win 88th Hardy Cup
The Saskatchewan Huskies defeat the Regina Rams 25-24 with a fourt-quarter comeback to win the 88th Hardy Cup

Queen's captures first Yates Cup since 2009

88th BioSteel Hardy Cup Preview
The Saskatchewan Huskies and the Regina Rams go head-to-head in the 88th BioSteel Hardy Cup.

Can new talent spark a playoff return? Winnipeg Wesmen women's basketball 2025-26 season preview
Learn what the Winnipeg Wesmen women's basketball team has in store for the 2025-26 season

A balance of youth and veterans leads Wesmen in chase of conference title: Winnipeg men's basketball season preview
Find out everything you need about the 2025-26 Winnipeg Wesmen's season

Time to turn the tides: MacEwan women's basketball 2025-26 season preview
What is in store for the 2025-26 MacEwan Griffins women's basketball team?

New coach, new beginnings? MacEwan Griffins men's basketball 2025-26 season preview
Will the Griffins improve on their 2-18 record under a new head coach? And will the new additions be enough to turn the tide?

Young talent takes center stage: UNBC Timberwolves women's basketball season preview
Find out everything you need to know about the UNBC women's basketball season

Can the Timberwolves make a push for the playoffs?: UNBC men's basketball season preview
Find out everything you need to know about the 2025-26 UNBC men's basketball season

Wiebe makes history, Huskies lock up first-place in 31-12 win over Bisons
Daniel Wiebe sets two new Huskies records, and Saskatchewan secure home-field advantage for the entire Canada West playoffs

Huskies defeat TBirds 26-7 to advance to sixth Hardy Cup in eight years
The Huskies are going back to the Hardy Cup thanks to a dominant performance against the UBC Thunder Birds
Award-winning, record-breaking, 2025 Golden Hawks in the Yates Cup for second year in a row
The 2025 Laurier Golden Hawks find themselves back in Ontario's biggest game for the second year in a row with a new opponent.

The effectiveness of an efficient midrange, Myriam Kone

The Gaels depth is intimidating coming off a big weekend

Trick or Treat: Cascades and Spartans clash over Halloween weekend
Halloween is over, but who gets a trick, and who gets a treat? Week 2's grades are in.

Gaels rally past Windsor to punch their ticket to the Yates Cup

Concordia prevails late and clinches postseason berth with victory against cross-town rival McGill

Instincts takeover; Taryn Gauthier applies her knowledge to the Lakers play

Armed for a deep playoff run, is this the year the Golden Bears break through?
Can the Golden Bears break through and contend for a national championship? Find out what they have in store for the new year

Thunderbirds need to lean on veterans to set example

2025 Voyageurs vision: embrace the guard?

From division winners to title chasers? Lancers womens basketball looks to improve on big season

Returning trio eyes historic Lakers season

Ridgebacks enter 2025 trying to establish identity

Can the 2025 Ravens retool and resume their reign?

Player of the Year candidates for OUA women's basketball

New coach, new expectations: Golden Bears 2025-26 MBB season preview
Can the Alberta Golden Bears men's team take the next step and get back to contending for a conference championship?

Laurier hands Western biggest loss in program history

Alberta narrows their playoff chances after tight loss to Regina: Week 9 Recap
The Bears further narrow their playoff chances after a seething and close loss to the Rams in Week 9.

Dinos, Golden Bears face off in Battle of Alberta for final playoff spot: Week 10 preview
The final week of the Canada West season is upon us! And it could not end any better than with a provincial rivalry

Shorthanded Huskies squash UBC's playoff hopes; take 24-10 decision
UBC's playoff hopes take another hit after second loss to Huskies this season

First-place on the line as Huskies host Bisons in regular season finale
The final week of regular season action in Canada West is upon us. Who has the edge between the Huskies and the Bisons?

OB Top 15 — Week 10

Dinos men’s basketball 2026 preview: From culture to competition, who leads the way?
With just six players returning to the program, how will they prepare as the hosts of the 2026 National Finals?

Huskies aim for fourth consecutive victory, face struggling Thunderbirds: Week 7 preview
Huskies go for their fourth straight win as they roll into Vancouver for a matchup with UBC. Playoff implications are on the line

Golden Bears hope to keep playoff hopes alive with a win against Rams: Week 7 preview
Regina hopes to keep pace with the Huskies for first in the conference, while Alberta tries to stay in the playoff race

OB Top 15 — Week 9

The best games left on the U SPORTS calendar

OUA Playoff Scenarios - Week 8

New coach for Lakehead adds intrigue to shifting season

Christopher Rao starts chapter as new Lakehead women's basketball head coach

OB Top 15 — Week 8

Week 7 Preview: Alberta aims to keep momentum against Saskatchewan
Alberta goes head to head in a second clash with the Huskies after a sweeping win against UBC last week.

Rematch in Regina: Dinos look to push charging Rams to the limit again
It's a rematch of the season opener as the Rams welcome the Dinos.

Big three lead Queen’s past Guelph in gritty 27–17 victory

Huskies take down Golden Bears 31-24 on Football Day in Saskatoon
Huskies come up big to win their fifth game of the season on Football Day in Saskatoon

Showtime: Five of the most entertaining players to watch so far in Ontario in 2025
As we cross the midway point of the 2025 U SPORTS football season, here are five of the most entertaining players to watch so far.

McKibbon enters seventh season shaping Mustangs with Olympic lessons in back pocket

Huskies spoil Dinos' anniversary celebration; extend win streak to four
The Huskies came into Calgary as one of the top 10 programs in the nation and they showed why with a decisive 45-22 win.

Battle for Pedro: Gee-Gees eye seventh consecutive Panda Game win against Carleton
Ottawa vs. Carleton: the biggest rivalry in university sport takes centre stage on Sunday

Dolby’s dominance puts Western’s running back legacy back in the spotlight

Mustangs stampede Marauders 52-22 to stay unbeaten

Falconi hat trick leads Queen’s to 57–5 rout of York

Undefeated Golden Hawks blow out Varsity Blues in homecoming offensive explosion
The 6-0 Golden Hawks continue their undefeated spell with an awe-inspiring 59-21 blowout over Toronto.

Alberta defeats UBC 38-18 to secure first win of 2025
The Golden Bears capture their first win of the 2025 and take down the #11 ranked UBC Thunderbirds 38-18

OB Top 15 — Week 7

Golden Bears stumble in hard loss to Bisons: Week 5 recap
Alberta is still left searching for a win after a steep 7-31 loss to Manitoba in Week 5.

High-flying Huskies face young Dinos in Calgary: Week 6 preview
Can Saskatchewan improve to 4-1 or will a young Calgary squad disrupt the Canada West hierarchy?

Golden Bears host Thunderbirds as Bone faces old team in search of first win
Alberta faces of against their new head coach's previous team in the Week 6 matchup against the T-Birds.

Undefeated homecoming-bound Golden Hawks face off against Varsity Blues at home
1-4 Varsity Blues hope to earn the statement victory of the year against the homecoming-bound 5-0 Laurier Golden Hawks.

Playoff mode: "UBC is back up" after win over Calgary
In a high stakes defensive battle for the ages, UBC scrapes past Dinos 23-22 in homecoming matchup

Rams fall short in Hardy Cup rematch with Huskies
In a late game surge, Huskies come back over Rams to break their winning streak.

Marauders earn first win of 2025 season with 25–15 homecoming victory over Guelph
Mac earns their first football win in 2025 over the visiting Guelph Gryphons in a homecoming game to remember

OB Top 15 — Week 6

Golden Bears seek first win of the season against resurgent Bisons

Chisari’s three-touchdown day powers Queen’s past Waterloo

Golden Hawks hold off Gee-Gees’ late push to stay undefeated

Marauders seek first win of the season in homecoming clash with Gryphons
In their homecoming game, the 0-3 McMaster Marauders host the 1-3 Guelph Gryphons as both teams try to fix rapidly sinking seasons

Homecoming: Can UBC flip its season against surging Dinos?
The Thunderbirds swept last year’s series, but face a very different Calgary backfield tonight.

As U SPORTS updates its eligibility rules, the NCAA comparison still looms large
U SPORTS recently updated their eligibility rules —but they're still worlds apart from the NCAA in pay, culture, and visibility.

First place in Canada West on the line as Rams visit Huskies

Five years, one Mustang left standing: Matteo Zagar embraces the challenge

Leah Tate’s unlikely path from Grade 12 rookie to U SPORTS starter

Lancers roll past winless Marauders for first victory of 2025
Windsor gets their first win of 2025 over a burdened McMaster Marauders team at the midway point of the season.

Wither flirts with perfection; leads Golden Hawks to a 41-19 victory in Battle of Waterloo
The Golden Hawks stay perfect as they defeat a pesky Waterloo Warriors side 41-19 in the 2025 Battle of Waterloo.

OB Top 15 — Week 5

Queen’s defence nab five interceptions in blowout win over Toronto

Manitoba stuns Saskatchewan with comeback for first win of 2025

Rams stake claim to Canada West; Thunderbirds falter in home loss
Regina improves to 3-0 while UBC falls to 1-2

Gee-Gees defence strangles Guelph en route to road win

Calgary scores late, holds off Golden Bears to win Battle of Alberta

3-0 Golden Hawks look to retain perfect record in the Battle of Waterloo against 1-2 Warriors
Laurier hopes to continue its 2025 season with a perfect record; however, the 1-2 Waterloo Warriors stand firmly in its way.

Gee-Gees, Gryphons set for measuring stick matchup in Guelph

Undefeated Huskies take on winless Bisons in Winnipeg: Week 4 preview

Alberta aims to snap losing skid against Calgary: Week 4 preview
The Bears hope to break their 0-2 record against the Dinos at home this Friday night.

Marauders, Lancers both eye first victory in Week 4 matchup
McMaster travels to Windsor to face the Lancers on Saturday, September 13, as both programs look for their first win in 2025.

It's officially the Pépé-era at quarterback for the Montréal Carabins
The Montreal Carabins have found their next great pivot, and he comes from the same CEGEP program that Jonathan Senecal did.

OB Top 15 — Week 4

Dolby's three touchdowns help Mustangs handle Gee-Gees with ease

Golden Hawks defeat the Gaels 47-32 in dominant fashion on the road
The Golden Hawks come out of Kingston with a very meaningful win to stay atop the OUA hierarchy.

Concordia rallies late to claim wild victory against inner-city rival McGill

Reigning OUA MVP Aaron Rhooms returns to TMU for a fifth season

Rams dominate Golden Bears in home opener
The defending Hardy Cup champions stretched the Alberta's roster to the limit during their season home opener.

Dinos stun Bisons in third-quarter resurgence to end home drought
Calgary’s young roster stole the spotlight as the Dinos rallied in the third to defeat the Bisons for their first win of 2025.

Huskies improve to 2-0 in blowout homecoming win over the Thunderbirds
Saskatchewan

Gee-Gees face steep test as heavy underdogs at Western

Bisons and Dinos set to clash for first win of season
With both teams holding a 0-1 record following very different week 1 starts, it will be a battle at McMahon to get that W.

High-flying Golden Hawks travel up to Kingston for Week 3 showdown against Gaels
The 2-0 Laurier Golden Hawks hope to make it three wins in a row against a very talented team in Tricolours on Friday night.

Undefeated Thunderbirds and Huskies ready to clash in Saskatoon: Week 2 preview
Two Hardy Cup favourites meet on the prairies for an early-season test. Who will come out on top and improve to 2-0?

Golden Bears look to avoid 0-2 start, Rams try to stay undefeated: Week 2 preview
Week 2 brings another exciting weekend of Canada West football. Who will come out on top in Regina's home opener against Alberta?

Under Brandon Edwards, the Voyageurs are building their way back to prominence

Four cross conference games I want to see before I die

New U SPORTS football stats system off to a bumpy start

OB Top 15 — Week 3

Mustangs overpower Gryphons with explosive offence in 53-33 win

Golden Hawks stay consistent and handle business in home-opener against Windsor
The Laurier Golden Hawks extended their season record to 2-0 as they defeat the Windsor Lancers in an aggressive game in Waterloo.

Rouge et Or cruise to first victory of 2025 after offensive masterpiece against Redbirds

Staying Sharp: The Justin Shibley story
Saint Mary's are 2-0 for the first time in six years, thanks in part to quarterback Justin Shibley, who shares his inspiring story

St. FX route Axemen on way to 1-0 start to 2025

Ottawa rides strong defensive performance to commanding win over York
Gee-Gees sack

Queen’s bounces back with dominant road win against Marauders

New-look Dinos push Rams to the limit in overtime loss
The Dinos show grit in their season opener, taking the Rams to OT before falling 43-36.

Huskies surge late, spoil Golden Bears' home opener
The Golden Bears came out swinging, but the Huskies led by Ryker Frank and Anton Amundrud steal the show in Edmonton

Week Two preview: Golden Hawks take on visiting Lancers in a home-opener under the lights
The 1-0 Laurier Golden Hawks take on visiting Windsor on Saturday night in what could be a turning point for both teams in 2025.

Panic Button: Four OUA teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start this weekend

Golden Bears ready for new chapter: 2025 U of A Season Preview

Big questions for Calgary: Previewing the Dinos’ 2025 football season
The Dinos enter the 2025 CanWest football season in the middle of a rebuild but one thing is clear: they will fight 'til the end.

Thunderbirds' quarterback duo lead team to raucous season opener win
UBC tops MAN 21-9 in season opener

Record-setting Barnett leads Varsity Blues past Ravens in season opener
Ravens' fall in season opener to a record-setting performance by the Varsity Blues.

‘The guys bought into the vision of doing something different’: Darrell Adams on turning 'Year Zero' into 'Year One'

Rams open Hardy Cup title defense against Dinos in Calgary
The Regina Rams open their 2025 season against the Calgary Dinos in Calgary, Alta. Know who to look for ahead of the opener.

Reliable and devoted: Riya Donnelly has found a home at Algoma

Gaiters take Week 1 dominance into early bye

Week Two preview: McMaster and Queen’s battle for first win at Ron Joyce Stadium
0-1 Queen's heads down to Hamilton to take on 0-1 McMaster in a crucial game for the OUA hierarchy on Saturday, Aug. 30.

From elementary school gyms to U SPORTS Final 8s, Smith and Hagman keep writing their story
Feature story about Ally Smith and Amy Hagman of Queen's WBB, and their story of growing up together.

St. FX unveil new away jerseys ahead of their season opener in Wolfville

Gee-Gees play host to York in first on-campus home opener since 2019

Legends Row: U SPORTS football's winningest coaches in the Vanier era

From Ohio to the OUA: Wither returns home to take the reins at Laurier
Laurier QB, Callum Wither, is a methodical football player. Sitting down with OB, Wither discusses what makes him the player he is

Ready for redemption: 2025 Saskatchewan Huskies season preview

Week One preview: Golden Bears seek bounce-back against Huskies in season opener
Alberta opens the 2025 season at home against Saskatchewan this Friday. Here's what to expect during the season opener.

Rookie spotlight: Getting to know the 2025 Golden Bears freshman class
Get to know the new Golden Bears freshman class ahead of the 2025 season opener.

Golden Bears put faith in Bone to finish what 2023 team started

Golden Hawks escape with a thrilling 33-28 win over the Guelph Gryphons in season-opener
Laurier escapes with a 33-28 win over Guelph in a suspenseful game under lights at Alumni Stadium.

From free to fee: What’s really new on OUA.TV?
After a weekend of OUA.TV, it's finally not too early to judge the streaming service's new price tag. How did each broadcast do?

OB Top 15 — Week Two

York edges McMaster for first win over Marauders since 1997
McMaster opens 2025 with a close loss to a revamped York squad in the Keagan Hall Bowl

Carabins rout Stingers 41-14 in season opener

Gee-Gees open season with 27–12 road win over Waterloo

Western holds on for 4OT win in instant classic at Queen's

Dunsmore Cup to be renamed in honour of legendary coach Jacques Dussault

Season Preview: Gee-Gees look to turn the corner after back-to-back .500 seasons
Can the Gee-Gees improve their fortunes in 2025, following back-to-back years of first-round exits?

Execution and efficiency: Sitting down with Laurier linebacker Jessie Wilkins-Flaricee
Jessie Wilkins-Flaricee had a great 2024. However, he still employs the same hungry mentality even as the new season comes.

Five RSEQ Player of the Year candidates
Two Laval standouts and Redbirds QB Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald top the shortlist for RSEQ Player of the Year entering 2025

Bisons enter Stan Pierre era with familiar roster: Season preview
The Bisons finished at the top of the CanWest last season after years of finishing in the middle. Can they build off this success?

'We're in a great place': How the CEBL U SPORTS Development program has advanced collegiate basketball in Canada
Over the past 7 years, the CEBL has built a stage for Canadian basketball fans to watch pro-level play on our side of the border.

‘We’ve felt like we’ve been a much better team than our record shows’: Janssen excited to elevate Gee-Gees offence in 2025
The reins are finally Josh Janssen's — for good — in Ottawa. Does the 6'6" behemoth have more progression in him?

Moulded by the game: An interview with McMaster head coach Stefan Ptaszek
McMaster Marauder head coach, Stefan Ptaszek, sits down with OB.SESSED to talk ahead of a much-anticipated 2025 football season.

Thunderbirds enter 2025 with vibes, confidence, semifinal heartbreak firmly in rearview
An inside look at Thunderbirds training camp including the revamped coaching staff, battle for QB1, and the strength on defence.

'How you do one thing affects everything': Icyogere’s path to the CEBL and back
Player profile story on Nipissing's Alvin Icyogere. First ever CEBL draft pick in Nipissing's history.

Born and bred in maroon and white: 2025 McMaster football season preview
The 2025 Marauders team is much different from the 2024 team. Here is how the roster will likely shape out for this year.

'Everyone elevates each other': Malik Williams, diverse Huskies offence primed for big 2025
A diverse Saint Mary's backfield, including senior running back Malik Williams, is primed for a big 2025.

‘We want to be the best program in this country,’ Flory declares as Huskies set 2025 sights high
Coming off a Hardy Cup loss to provincial rival Regina, can Saskatchewan return to the national stage in 2025?

It's pronounced 'Gaiters': Bishop's Gaiters season preview
Will Bishop’s be able to defend their AUS crown in 2025, and if they do, what will their fate be in the national semi-final?

Golden Bears, reloaded: Senior returnees to keep an eye out for this season
The Golden Bears are welcoming back some of their most experienced players. See who to keep an eye out for this season.

All eyes on Ope Oshinubi as he takes command of the Golden Bears backfield
In an exclusive one-on-one Q&A with OB.SSESED, Ope Oshinubi reflects on what his final season with the Bears means to him.

Conference Clash: Which U SPORTS conference is the strongest?
OB.SESSED's Scott Hutter breaks down the strength of each U SPORTS football conference.

Laurier’s depth, experience, and star power keep them among U SPORTS football’s elite entering 2025
The 2024 Laurier Golden Hawks season was an epic, football-infused, and wild ride. Maintaining all of that is essential for 2025.

Four CJFL-U SPORTS football transfers to watch in 2025
Lots of CJFL players make the U SPORTS jump. Here are five that we view as potentially impactful players in 2025.

Gaels ready to write the next chapter in their storied history

Five burning RSEQ football questions entering 2025
Another thrilling season of RSEQ football is nearly here. Laval's quest for back to back titles and quarterbacks galore headline!

Hugo Boisvert leads Ontario Tech women's basketball into a new era

X marks the spot in Antigonish: X-Men season preview
St. FX embraces return of Bussey; Fagnan, as sights set on returning to AUS glory

Breaking from their shells: Seven OUA players primed for a big year in 2025
Every year brings new opportunities for players to break out like they never have. Here are seven breakout candidates in the OUA.

Inside the Ravens’ Nest: Coach Corey Grant talks identity, grit, and the road ahead
Raven's Head Coach Grant aims to turn a playoff miss into motivation, returning leaders set to fuel a stronger 2025-26 season.

Inside the mind of Elijah Barnes
The third-year ace Elijah Barnes lives and breathes gridiron, going as far as adding U SPORTS teams to College Football 25 & 26

OB Top 15 — Preseason Edition

Jason Soriano is back with something to prove
Passed over in the CFL draft, Soriano returns to the Thunderbirds for his fifth season with a chip on his shoulder

Crowning the best OUA women's basketball uniform
With 18 teams sporting home and away jerseys, there's lots of threads to choose from in OUA women's basketball. Who's is the best?

Culture comes first for incoming Dinos coach Sarah Besselink
With Sarah Besselink at the helm, the Dinos women’s basketball team begins a new chapter.

Given power to lead: Molly Adams ready to take the reins at Laurentian

No twin required: Patrick Cumberbatch ready to lead in Ottawa
Patrick stands as the last Cumberbatch remaining on the Gee-Gees, with Eric drafted to the Redblacks. He says 2025 is his turn.

How Brooke Hussey went from late bloomer to OUA Rookie of the Year
Brooke Hussey didn't begin playing competitive basketball until Grade 10. Three years later, she became OUA Rookie of the Year.

Ontario's finest: Six candidates for the 2025 Larry Haylor Award
As Taylor Elgersma, ventures off to the NFL, the door is open for a new Larry Haylor winner. Here are six candidates for 2025.

Cut from the soccer team, Matt Driver found purpose on the gridiron
6'7" Matt Driver turned a cut from the Gaels soccer team into a punting role on the football team

'We're like a pack of wolves': RSEQ Defensive Player of the Year Mendel Joseph, Stingers ready for big 2025
In 2024, Montreal native Mendel Joseph became the first Concordia Stinger to win RSEQ DPOY in 13 years.

Six Canada West players primed for breakout seasons in 2025
Players like Ope Oshinubi and the twin duo of Luke and Jack Gutek seem primed to break out in 2025 — who else joins them?

Thunderbirds pry 'Canadian Cannon' Viotto from NCAA
Drew Viotto is back in Canada and after three years on the sidelines in D1 is motivated to be a top QB in U SPORTS

Fit check: Ranking all 11 OUA football home uniforms
From Varsity Blue to the Tricolour, here are all OUA football uniforms ranked.

Best dressed in the west: Canada West football jersey tier list
Can the Thunderbirds follow up their mascot melee win with their uniforms being crowned the best in the conference?

Raptors to bring fall training camp to the University of Calgary
The Raptors will make the University of Calgary and Jack Simpson Gym their home in the last week of September.

Vanier or bust: Six programs looking to make the jump to a championship level in 2025
As the Vanier Cup heads to Mosaic Stadium for the first time ever, which programs are championship or bust?

Sestanovic, Taylor, Stuart highlight key Marauder returnees
A strong, veteran defence and a potential breakout season from a sophomore wideout offer hope for McMaster

Edmonton to host 2026 CFL Combine
For the second time in four years, Edmonton will host the CFL Draft Combine.

Mid-summer madness: Canada West mascot faceoff
The Battle of Alberta, mascot edition? A Thunderbird versus a Ram? We put CanWest's mascots to the test.

Top five contenders for 2025 Canada West Player of the Year
A dive into who the early favourites are ahead of the 2025 season for the 2025 Canada West Player of the Year

Mascot mayhem: Who wins the OUA if the teams were their actual mascots?
What if OUA mascots replaced the players on the field? We ranked each football team based on their mascot’s real-life traits.

Old school grit, modern impact: The Blake Nill Story
The most old-school coach in Canada West reflects on his playing days and the courage that defined his coaching career

OUA announces 2025-2026 basketball schedules
The OUA has announced the regular season schedules for the 2025-2026 season.

Redemption: An interview with Laurier head coach Michael Faulds
Laurier football head coach Michael Faulds sits down for an interview on the program's trajectory and his own journey up to now.

Rapid fire with Gaels quarterback Alex Vreeken
Entering his fourth season starting for the Gaels, Alex Vreeken is bringing a veteran perspective to Queen's in 2025

A question for each OUA football program in 2025

Get your popcorn ready: Game of the Week matchups to circle on the OUA calendar
Queen's bid to end a 13-year losing streak against Western and a late-October Yates Cup rematch highlight 2025's OUA schedule

A question for each Canada West football program in 2025
Coaching shuffles and retirements lead to the biggest questions for Canada West in 2025

Get your popcorn ready: Game of the Week matchups to circle on the Canada West calendar
The battles of Saskatchewan and Alberta highlight 2025's marquee matchups

Rewinding the tapes of the rejected U SPORTS television deal, 10 years on
What if the "Northern 8" interlock schedule and national television deal came to fruition in 2015?

U SPORTS football for dummies: A guide to the Canadian university landscape
From 117-year-old trophies to wider hashes to the classic rouge, here's what makes U SPORTS football unique

Where’s the party at? The top 10 football atmospheres in the nation
From the Stade Telus in Quebec City to Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver, here's where Canadian university football lives

The usual suspects: Four candidates for the 2025 Hec Crighton
With Taylor Elgersma out of the picture, the Hec is up for grabs

OUA introduces mobile app; reverts to paid streaming model for 2025-26
The OUA is bringing back the paywall for OUA.tv and introducing a mobile app for 2025-26. Many fans aren't happy.

The rule that could save U SPORTS from gambling disaster
Gambling could grow U SPORTS, but only if insider info is controlled. One proven rule could protect the game.
